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Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-27
something About Bats.

It is difficult to lay down fixed rules for
the diet Of bats, as, white some eat in
sects, they have been seer to neglect this
food, as it were, and atta,.k their own kind
or weaker species. Mr.. Fraser, q natural
ist, who travelled exten dvely in Ecuador,
describes one that went fishing, diving
down to the surface Of the water and pick
ing up small crustaceans which were
swimming near tho surface. This bat,
according TO the same authority, Is very
affectionate. Referring to two kept as
pets, he says: s'They were social, though
both were males, usually hanging side by
side. Sometimes they brought their faces
together and licked each others open
mouths in most singular manner
One Of the most hideous of California
bats Is the American nose leafed bata It
has enormous ears and q diabolical face,
and is believed by the average Mexican to
be q vampire Of the worst kind and to at
tack men and horses indiscriminately;
but, like other stories, it Is difficult to
prove, the bat living upon insects IS D
rule The story Of the vampire has been
denied and affirmed so many times that
much confusion exists regarding Il, and
in Mexico large number Of bats are
termed vampires without reason. -Pasa-
dena Cor. Atlanta Constitution.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-27
The Landlord Was taken In.

It appears that in this versatile city Of
Paris the old farce Of 1.-THE Bitter Bit II
still frequently enacted This is the latest
representation that have seen recorded.
Not long ago the proprietor of fur
nished h0tel-where rooms only are let
noticed the strange proceedings of one OF
his dodgers. The latter remained all day
in his room, and, according to the ser
wants, spent his time bending over q cop
per plate, which he seemed to be engrav-
ing. The landlord watched and surprised
him. Before the engraver was placed q
fifty franc note, which he seemed to be
copying. Near by another note was lying.
It was damp and appeared to have been
recently printed.
What are you about, wretchY' cried
the landlord, and, while the surprised
forger was tremblingly pleading his pow.
erty as an excuse for the crime, he exam
ined the wet note and compared It witt
the model.
why they are splendidly doner' he
went on, in genuine surprise, and sud
den thought took possession OF his brain.
cupidity mastered him.
"Why, You unhappy man, do Jon, With
your ability, content yourself with imi-
ting bank notes of so small a denOminas
ton as fifty frnncss''
Because have no larger ones to serve
as models. All if only had 1000
franc oaeli'
s'Ill get one for you,s = replied the ava
ricious landlord.
The I0dger laughed IN his sleeve, and
soon after the accommodating master of
the house had laid the model 1000 franc
note on the shelf the supposed skilled
workman was suddenly called out on a
convenient errand to purchase chemicals
and another copper plate. Needless to
add that he has not yet returned, and,
strange to say, reither the two fifty franc
can anywhere be found Paris Cor. New
York Graphic
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-27
FRIDAY, MAY q, 1887.
the Chills md Fever.
No. g West Martin treet
MAKTINsBUKc, W VA

a family Of Florida natives recently
passed through Gainesville, four of whom,
boys from 8 to 10 years old, were almost
exactly the same size and weight. The
father explained that where they came
from the chills and fever were 50 bad that
the children stopped growing when they
were about Q years old. Chicago Herald.
Martinsburg daily gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1887-1887, 1887-05-27

GROWTH or a BIG BOOK. When Web
ster's Unabridged was first published in
one volume, It was a comparatively
small book. Some years after an adj
dition was made of 1900 Pictorial illus
trations, A Table of aynonyms, and an
Appendix Of New Words that had come
into use. Anew years later came an en-
tirely new revised edition Of larger size,
with 5000 Pictorial illustrations, then,
after interval ola few years, a Biograph
zeal Dictionary of nearly 1000 Names
and a Supplement of nearly 5000 New
Words were added, and there has come
a new and most valuable addition, A
Gazetteer Of the World, of over $4,000
Titles. The work is now not only the
Dictionary, par excellence, but Bio
graphical Dictionary, Gazetteer ofthe
World, and a great many other good
things in its many valuable Tables.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-03-26

ner, and shaking his fists at Aid. johnson
shouted that the gentleman was teliing!
what was false. s.My bid was the lowest"
said he, land as sworn officers of the city
you were bound to accepc it," The presi-
dent here shut down on him, and Nevns
sat down, angry and red.
Aid. johnson then explained to the coun-
Gil that MI. Nevlns' bid was not the lowest.
and that several contractors who had put in
bids had withdrawn them again when they
learned that guarantee that the curbing
stone would last five years must accompany
each bid. The matter was being discus sed,
when Mr.. Nevins arose. walked to the door
of one of the committee rooms and howled:
"Yes. some of those men did withdraw
their bids, but they were bought out. and
l can prove it," With that he left the room
The president ordered the sergeant-at-arms
to preserve order, but perfect quiet
reigned after Nevns had gone. Aid. john
son was wild, and made several remarks
not at all complimentary to MrSNevins.
A general row seemed imminent, when the
council adjourned.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-03-26
THE SCANDINAVIAN SOCIAL.
A Complete Success Both Socially
and EinanciallY.

and Financially.
The second annual entertainment given
by the Scandinavian Labor and Aid So
ciety, OF East Minneapolis, at the East side
rink yesterday evening was brilliant af-
fair. At the same time it turned out to be
a good monetary success. The society was
patronized by fully 400 visitors, and the
rink was decorated with signs and emblems
to suit the occasion, The programme was
made up Of speeches by G. NOrthrup, Prof.
j. f. D0wney, Col. I'll. Mattson, Col. II.
G. Hicks, Hon. John w. Arctander and
Lars PaulsOn. The latter acted as chair
man. Mr.. Paulson explained the aims
and financial situation of the Scandinavian
Labor society. and said: About two years
ago few Scandinavians OF the East
side met together and formed the union,
under whose auspice this entertain ment is
given tonight. Its aim is protection
against accidents. Although our society
is yet small and the members few, we
stand as good, financially speaking, as any
other labor society in this city. We are no
politicians, do not meet here for any polt-
ical purpose whatsoever, have no salaried
officers. Our meetings and our work,
ladies and gentlemen. are simply for our
fellowman's elevation. promotion and well
fare, that's all. That being the case, 1
hope you will admit that Our cause is
worthy the support of all good citizens"
A fter the Speeches there was dance
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-03-26
TO MAKE THE MARE GO.
Well.Knovn Citizens on Trial for
Cruelty to Animals.

Well.knOxvn Citizens on Trial for
Cruelty to Animals.
The case of William Wood, G. W. Boen
and w. II. Ensign, charged with cruelty to
animals upon the complaint of NJ. Fl. Eddy,
which has attracted some attention, was up
in the municipal court. Mr.. Boen was dis
charged. but Messrs. Wood and Ensign
were held to the grand jury IN $500 each.
From the statements of the witnesses it ap-
pears that the defendants were attempting
to persuade baulky horse to travel. The
animal was very stubborn. and considerable
persuasion" was required. Mr.. Boen
sat in the buggy and urged the
horse from the rear with a
whip while Wood tied hitching strap to
the other end of the horse and attempted to
pull it along. Ensign in the meantime
caressed the animal with piece of board
AT this juncture Eddy. the complainant,
came along and started in to deliver a
homily upon the treatment of animals. Hot
words ensued. which resulted in Eddy's
causing the arrest of the defendants. On
the part of the defense 1T was shown that
the animal when clipped bore no marks of
violence, and it was denied that any more
force than necessary was used. Mr.. Ensign
eSotiuON tiiu iiO OlSC OWLC tiIC HOlSC, Ctllu
when it baked with him he had admins
tered good licking" which had a good
effect for while. and it was thought best
to repeat the dose. Mr.. Eddy thought the
way balky horse should be treated was to
convince it of the error of it's ways by kind
ness. The lawyers talked for couple of
hours upon the subject of treatment for
balky horses. and exhibited a profound
knowledge of the subject.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-03-26
HELD FOR DEBT.
An operate Managers Woes in
..f Canada

QUEBEc, March 25.--A few weeks ago
Maurice Grau. of Grau's Opera company,
was lodged in Jail here and refused bail.
After making many unsuccessful efforts to
obtain his liberty, the prisoner wrote as
follows to the Daily Telegraph:
Will you allow an American stranger the
right to air his grievances through the me-
cium of your journal? see no other way to
discover if there is any justice i'll this coun-
try. In the midst of the financial difficulties
which surrounded 1.-The Maid of Bellevile.''
Opera company during the unfortunate Cana
dian tour, Twas deserted by my partner, George
w. Lederer, and left with forty-four people
on my hands to face, in addition TO the un-
authorized debts contracted by him. As it is
well known, the company previous to arriv-
ing in this city was detained for two days in
snow, thus adding considerably to the burden
on my hands. When they did arrive, how
ever, was Immediately capiased, placed in
jail and separated in every way from my
company and business, with the result that
the company is disbanded and some excellent
engagements on guarantees in the states
have had to be Cancelled. L have been pa
tiently waiting for the trials of my cases, but
have been told that they are not to be tried,
and that am to stay in Jail until the amounts
are paid with costs, etc. My creditors are
perfect strangers to me, and have no option
but to remain here Great justice!
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-03-26
MR. NEVINs RATIFIED.
He Speaks out in Meeting and
DIscOnCerts the Council.

There was considerable fun at the coln-
Gil meeting last night when the matter of
awarding the contract for paving came up.
The committee to which the matter had
been referred reported III favor of letting
the contract for furnishing and setting the
curb and gutter stone to Ring & Tobin.
The report was adopted. Aid Dwyer then
jumped to his feet and protested against
the injustice (?) that had been done Con-
tractor Nevins. whom he said had had in a
lower bid than the one of Ring & Tobin.
Aid. johnson retorted that it ill-became
Aid. Dwyer to throw out insinuations that
the committee on paving had been influ-
enced in the letting of the contract by spite.
''rhe men on the committee said he.
''are all honest men, and let the
contract to Ring IL Tobin after careful
and conscientious examination and consd-
Grafton. Aid. Dwyer asked that Mr..
Nevins be allowed to say few words, but
to this Mr.. johnson objected, SAYING that
he for one did not propose to have Neyins
come into the council chamber and malign
the aldermen as he had Oh former occasions.
'1t's played out" said he, land right here
I wish to say that l shall hereafter object
to anyone coming up here and making
speech without the unanimous consent of
the council Every time Mr.. Nevins has
been underbid he has come up here and
thrown out his vile insinuatlons, and | shall
stand it no longer"
Mr.. Nevins, who was sitting in the rear
of the hall. jumped up in an excited man.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-03-26
HIS HAREM SLAVES.
The Five Thousand Guards of Chi
mas Young Emperor.

The Five Thousand d suards of Chi.
mas Young Emperor.
Pekin Correspondence Paris Journal.
l have been told that there are about
5000 male slaves in the Chinese emperor's
palace. figure which it is. of course, very
difficult to control. The number, however,
must be large, since that class of individuals
is alone called upon to fill posts which
everywhere else are usually given 10 men.
Their business is to keep sharp watch over
the emperor's harem, an institution of no
great service for the time being since his
majesty is yet a minor, but in view of its
becoming Serviceable. some day, and to pay
meet homage to the rites of religion.
The empress selects the young beauties
admitted into this Chinese seraglio, and she
has to renew the personnel every three
years. These young girls are recruited
among the families of the Manchou officers,
who look upon the honor of having the
prettiest of their daughters in the imperial
harem as a means of attaining high rank.
These young ladies make their debut at the
age of IA, and remain inside the harem
until they are 25 years old. If. in the in
terval, they give birth to offspring, they by
right, become daughters of the imperial
blood" and remain bound with the fate of
lllc CLllu, lOl lo MAY DGCOluG Il SUI Oh
heaven" and sovereign heir to 10, 900 king
doms., If, on the other hand, the young
lady reaches the age of 25 without yielding
increase to the imperial household, she is
sent home to her illuStriOus parents and
honestly weds mandarin of the place.
The legal eX-concubine of the emperor is
honored as a person high rank, having
held at court the most exalted position.
The emperor is entitled to seven only of
these legal cOncubines, but the number of
illegal ones placed at his disposal is unlim-
tied. That accounts for the large number
of guardian eunuchs engaged 10 watch over
and serve all these Seraglio princeSses, who
are placed under the vigilant superinten-
dence of the empress.
Such manners appear very strange to us
at first sight; but genuine Cinnamon, who
hold out stanchly for ancestral worship.
find them practical and good and ascribe to
them the results that Chinese civilization
has attained. They cannot imagine how a
nation can be endowed with better manners
if hopes to endure as long as the ages.
The throne and family are thus never with
out heirs. This institution OF eunuchs is
not of Chinese origin. 1t was imported. say
the learned. from Arabia and Persia by a
renowned Chinese conquerer. 1t was at
once adopted at the court of the Mogul SOW
ereigns, and has ever since retained, in
spite of varying success, portion of that
occult influence which Orientals are so
pasSiOnately ready to stand up for and de-
fend.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-03-26
The Thurber suit.

NEW YORK, March 25.-ln the suit of
A. Howard Hinkle, of Cincinnati, o.,
against Jeanette NJ. Thurber in the
United States circuit court, for the recov-
cry of $4,000, upon an order issued by
Judge Brown, United States Commissioner
Shields to-day took the evidence of Charles
Z. Locke, manager Cf the National Opera
company, it being set forth that Mr.. Locke
might be in California when wanted Mr..
Locke had the draft cashed and payment
was refused i'll New York Mrs. Thurber
admits she requested Hinke to have the
draft cashed. but she did not guarantee
payment. Locke said the opera company
was responsible and not Mrs. Thurber.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-03-26
Minneapolis Real Estate.

The following transfers were recorded in the
Office of the register of deeds yesterday:
Its /, and g. blk /. and Its and 9, blk g
Belmont Park; H Ersie to G Swanrnan. 81, 500
Its IL and IL, blk 25, South Side add: Geo II
Rush to + W German ............... 1,60O
1t s, blk 2, Higman, Rdgway s. Co.'S add; w
w El ison to w Ellison. 800
Lit S, blk g. Elwell & Higgins add; John G
Flynn to James Dewers.. 1000
1t TO- blk 81, Forest Heights; H Steele to
Geo A Mason. Observation-Disclosures. ........ 2,5OO
Same property; Rufus Farnham to James
Slater. -. 1000
Same property: James Slater to q Steele. $500
1t Z. blk 2, Penney subd: saac Nj HolIings-
wort to John Harrington. .................. 1000
Land in sec IL, town lis, range 49, Anton
Schoar to Jacob SpurZena. ................ 1000
1t "a, blk l, Monroe Bros add; Lyman w
Denton to q II Halbut...... ............ 1000
Its and 9, blk IL, Excelsior add; Chas A
Marsh to stephen Stafford. ............. 5000
1t 80, Rust's subd; Ole Summerwoold to
Its 5 and 6, blk 4. Windows add; w s Col
burn to w s Colville. ........... ........ 5000
1t -, blk 4, Boulevard ado; Aug Westerberg
to E Richardson. ......................... $500
Lit {, blk l., Pleasant Place add; Levi n
Stevens to Aug Westerberg. ............. 1,400
Its 4, 5, 6 and {, blk A. Sunny View; Josiah
Thompsonto to Barclay Cooper. .............. 1000
1t 3, Elwell Higgins add; Stuart Taylor
to John Flynn. -. .................... LOCO
Its l3 and II. blk 80, Highland Park add
Henry N Lewis to M K Rudd.... -. -. 1000
| 1t l. blk s, lemons add; Colon to
w Hanks. Observation-Disclosures. 1.1OO
Lit A. blk Is, Atwater's add John August to
Swan Walton. ..................... 1000
1t "a, blk 6, Lincoln street sup; w Lee to
| John NJ Spear. ......................... 1,40O
| Its !, and 8, blk l. Ellis add; James A
Murphy to Moses wilk .................. $500
| Lit /, blk 81, and 1t 4 blk 23 Calhoun Park;
! Fl Mead to A Latham. ........ 2 900
! 1t Z, blk 2S. Calhoun Park; Cleveland to
Zoe CLARK. ....................... 1.5OO
Same land: Zoe Clark to Ella A PUN
phrey Observation-Disclosures. ......... 1925
| Part Its l., and 8, blk l, L. d RS subd;
| Anne Thomas to Andrew Barquist.. 1900
| 1t {, blk %. Its and 6, blk 81; 1t 2, blk 81,
Calhoun Park; L + Menage to H Beard 1000
| Part Its ard q blk 4, Stillman's add; VS.
Colburn to W Colville ............. 5000
| Blks and 2, Tabonr's Second add: Morti-
mer l. Higgies to l. Tabour. ....... -. =. 30 600
| Part Its and ., blk 4, Stillman's add; + l.
Stillman to w Colburn ...............l O,5OO
1t 4, blk 81. Calhoun Park Thesesa Wey
| to w King OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. :. 1400
Land in sec ~, town 119, range 2l; Leander
| Laurence to F Fletcher. 1850
| Its l3 and II, blk 40, Remngton's Sc econd
| add; e Moore to C.E Dutton.. 3,00j
| 1t 4, blk s. Lees subd; May Farnham to
| Joseph Anderson. ......................... 1000
| Seven unpublished deeds. ......... 32, ,25O
! Seventeen minor deeds, less than $1,000
eacn.. ................ .................... 5,635
Total number of deeds 5S.......... Sl52, ,585
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-03-26
TIL E COTTON MEN.
A Labor Difficulty Which is Par.
alyZing Business.

NEW ORLEANS, March 25.-A difficulty
between different branches OF labor en-
ployed in the handling of cotton and in
Volving 10, 600 men had the effect of par
alying all work in the cotton trade yester-
day. The diff ieulty dates back to last Oc-
t0ber, and is an outcome of the effort then
made to reduce charges on cotton at this
port. AT that time all the cotton handlers be.
longed to the grand body known as the Cot
ton Mems Executive council. From time to
time different classes of employers had also
been admitted to the council, and when the
effort was made by factors and shippers to
reduce charges, which reduction would
have fallen principally Oh these employers,
they used their position in the council to
resist the reductions. The council was
composed of organizations of both white
and colored labOrerS. The whites charged
that the cOlored organizations were falling
under the influence of the EMPLOYERS, who.
by their own votes combined with those of
the negroes were likely to get control of
the organization. 1t was therefore de-
termined> by the white organization to break
up the council and organize another. to
which no employers of labor should be admit
ted. The white organizations comprising the
backbone OF the council, withdrew in Octo-
Der ana organized new council. inviting
the colored organizations to join them. The
majority of the latter refused, but remained
i'll the old council, and with employing Or
CARNATIONS kept up that association. There
has been more or less friction between the
two bodies ever since. Two weeks ago the
new council determined to bring matters to
an issue, and for this purpose adopted a
resolution that from and after this dav
none of the members would handle cotton
that passed through the hands OF any mem
bers OF the old council. This reso-
luton was put into effect yester-
day morning. and at all the presses
where members of the old council were
employed work was stopped, as the weigh
ers, samplers and classers refused to touch
cotton handled or drayed by members of
the old organization. In other presses
where only members of the new council
were employed work went on as usual. but
the cotton could not be slowed on ship
board, inasmuch as it had to pass through
the hands OF the 'longshoremen, who belong
to the old council, and the screw men. mem.
bers of the new council, would not receive
it from them. There was no disturbance
during the day, but one is liable to occur at
anv time. as it is understood that the new
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-03-26
Sfanson's biography.

WAsHINToN. March 25.-Lewis Fl.
Stanton, of Morris, Mimi. son of the late
Edwin NJ. Stanton, with the concurrence of
the surviving members Of the family. has
secured the services of George C.Gorham, of
this city, formerly secretary of the senate, to
write biography of the war minister. All
the private papers of the late secretary have
been placed in Mir. Gorham's hands, to aid
HIM in the work. and Mr.. Stanton Is obtain
ing from all available sources letters writ
ten by his father and interesting informa-
LETT great deal of unpublished history of
great public interest, which will be published
to the world. Mr.. Gorham hopes to COM
plete it in about two years
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-03-26
WASHINGTON EVENTS.
Trotter, the Oolored Recorder of Deeds in
the District, is Dangerously
I'll.
Some More Medical Comment on the Seri-
Gus Condition of the Presidents
Health.
Arrangements Just Made for Compil-
ing the biography of Edwin NJ.
stanton.
Gen. Wilcox to Go on the Retired List
Applicants for His
Place.

WASHINGTON, March 25.-The illness Of
James NJ. Trotter. who has been confined
to his home on X street, near Twenty-first,
for some days. and who was reported to be
improving, has taken very serious turn.
His physicians, Drs. Cook and Reyburn. re-
garded his condition so critical that DR..
Lincoln was called in consultation. The
physicians were of the opinion this morning
that TrotIer'S condition was dangerous.
There will be another consultation this
evening. Mr.. Trotter was in perfect health
when he came to this city. His malady is
pneumonia. Unless there is favorable
change his physicians think that the disease
may result fatally within forty-eight hours.
St. Paul daily globe., 1887-03-26
BRANCH POsToFFECEs.
No Immediate Prospect of Their
Establish hnl emit.

Regarding the proposed South side branch
postotfice, Postmaster Ankeny SAID yester-
day that there are several needs more
urgent in the postal service of the city than
branch Office for the South side. The
first thing to be secured is an additional
number of carriers. so that the outlying
routes may be made smaller and prompter
delivery assured. The postal inspector,
who is in the city, says that he sees no i'm
mediate chance of establishing branch
offices here. Detroit. with population of
200, 900. has been unable to secure branch
offices. When the time comes, two branches
will be established. one for the east side of
river and one for South Minneapolis. At
the very earliest, such step will not be
taken until fall, though an investigation of
the OUTLYING districts w II be made at once.